Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

Benedict Bros. 171 B'Way, New York
Peter Miller North Clareendon, Pa

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 162938
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 7 (3.18%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.88% Analyzing 120 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · February 6, 2022

Serial Number 162920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 162868 was reported as accurate.

Scooby1957 1 · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 162938 was reported as accurate.

Scooby1957 1 · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 162938 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 17, 2018

Serial Number 162997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 162997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2017

Serial Number 162997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2014

Serial Number 162968 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch